plain items

[/pleɪn ˈɪtəmz/]
nounpl: plain items
itens simples
1. Basic, unadorned, or simple goods without decoration, special features, or embellishment
The store sells plain items such as white t-shirts and basic socks.
A loja vende itens simples como camisetas brancas e meias básicas.
2. Standard or ordinary articles without fancy designs or premium features
For the school uniform, students only need plain items: a dark shirt and khaki pants.
Para o uniforme escolar, os alunos precisam apenas de itens simples: uma camisa escura e calças cáqui.
3. In commerce, merchandise that is unbranded or lacks distinctive characteristics
The budget-conscious company opted for plain items instead of branded products.
A empresa econômica optou por itens simples em vez de produtos de marca.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'plain items' reflects a cultural appreciation for simplicity and practicality, particularly in retail and fashion. In Brazil, there's a growing emphasis on affordable, plain items as part of the 'fast fashion' and budget-conscious shopping culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
basic itemssimple itemsordinary itemsunadorned itemsstandard items
Antonyms / Antônimos
fancy itemsdecorated itemsornate itemspremium itemsluxury items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens simples
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
coisas simples
More colloquial variant sometimes used
São Paulo
artigos básicos
Used more in commercial contexts
Portugal
artigos simples
Slight preference for 'artigos' over 'itens'

Related Words

plainsimplicitybasicunembellishedminimalist

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping it plain
plain and simple
no frills
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